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RocketLab to Join Nasdaq 100 to Join Nasdaq
Rocket Lab (RKLB) will join the Nasdaq-100 Index in June 2026, highlighting its growth in launch services and space systems.
- Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index will likely drive passive fund inflows and increase institutional ownership.
- Strong track record with over 80 successful launches and 250+ satellites deployed, proving operational reliability.
- Development of the Neutron rocket and expansion into defense and NASA contracts diversify revenue streams.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rocket-lab-join-nasdaq-100-100000008.html
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced today its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index. This milestone places Rocket Lab among the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Rocket Lab’s addition to the index will become effective prior to market open on Monday, 22 June, 2026.
This is a landmark moment for Rocket Lab. Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 reflects the extraordinary journey our team has been on, from a small company with big ambitions to a global space leader,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck. “It’s an honor to be recognised alongside some of the world’s most innovative companies. It underscores the growing importance of the space economy and our leading role within it. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved, and even more excited about what comes next.”
Rocket Lab went public on the Nasdaq in 2021 and today has completed more than 80 successful launches deploying more than 250 satellites to orbit. The company is developing a medium class Rocket called Neutron tailored for constellation deployment, is a leading provider of hypersonic test launch capability to the Department of War, and has developed an extensive portfolio of spacecraft and subsystems powering national security programs, commercial constellations, and complex science and exploration missions for NASA.